Six Years of Bliss

I have found the one whom my soul loves

Song of Solomon 3:4



It has been a wonderful, adventure-filled 6 years. I love getting to spend my life with my best friend, the love of my life. God has truly blessed me. 

I narrowed it down to what we have done in these last 6 years, here are the big 6:

1. Drew graduated and got his job

2. Jennifer graduated 

3. We bought a house

4. Paid off all our student loans

5. We took our big 5 year anniversary trip to Napa, San Fransisco, and Las Vegas

6. We adopted our sweet black lab, Lily

In these past 6 years, Drew and I have done some great things and accomplished big tasks, together with God, we can do anything!

Life Group Christmas Party

This year we hosted the first annual Steele/Jarke Life Group Christmas Party...and let me say we had a blast and quite a few laughs during the White Elephant exchange. I was able to get pictures of the families and their prized winnings.

ELizabeth and Bruno came away with a smores kit

Gref and Kim came away with some classical music and a lotion kit

Ryan and Mindy were both crafty and typical Steeler's and got the coveted snuggie and red neck wine glass

Drew and I got Christmas mugs with hot chocolate and a creepy christmas jack in a box with a starbucks gift card!

Mike and Kara came away with a lotion kit that ended up going home with David!

Kyrie and Ricky came away with a ceramic vase and frog glasses

Jason and Leslie came home with a stocking full of goodies (practical jokes and candy) as well as a Guiness clock

Amber and Cain went away with a rare vintage year of boxed wine and a donkey political popper.

David and Amber went home with the treasure chest of gifts full of pirate booty (gold coins) and of course a picture of Jarke!

We had such a wonderful time and we are so blessed by our life group family and the friends we have made!

A Month of Thankfulness

This year I decided to join the 30 days of thanks on Facebook, here is what I have been thankful for.

Give thanks, day 1: I am thankful for my sweet husband who is always willing to help.


Give thanks, day 2: I am thankful for my sweet brother and the ability to go celebrate his birth!

Give thanks, day 3- I'm thankful to be an Aggie and to be a part of such a wonderful community so full of tradition.

Give thanks, day 4- I am thankful for our wonderful church and the opportunity to worship with 4 year olds.

Give thanks, day 5- I am thankful for my awesome job and amazing team.   Give thanks, day 6- I am thankful for the right to vote, and that my opinion matters!

Give thanks, day 7- I am thankful that no matter what, My God is strong and mighty, My God is faithful, My hope is in the Lord, For He is able!   Give thanks, day 8- I am thankful for pedicures and relaxation with family and friends!

Give thanks, day 9- I am thankful to have the opportunity to have lunch with my sweet hubby and his family.

Give thanks, day 10- Thankful to get great family photos on this beautiful Saturday! Thank you Cassie.

Give thanks, day 11- thankful for my sister, she is going to make a beautiful bride today!

Give thanks, day 12- thankful for the safe delivery and healthy arrival of baby Layla

Give thanks, day 13- I am thankful for the men and women who proudly serve this country and fight for our freedom!

Give thanks, day 14- Thankful for my life group girls and the amazing women that they are. I am thankful for their friendship and that they encourage me to grow stronger in my faith.

Give thanks, day 15- I'm thankful for my sweet baby girl Buttercup, she has brought so much joy to my life over the last 7 years.



Give thanks, day 16- thankful to celebrate my aunt and uncle's 25th anniversary. They are such a blessing and a great example of God's love!

Give thanks, day 17- thankful to have a great dinner and fun time with my brotherS, sister, and husband!   Give thanks, day 18- I am thankful for a great start to a much needed relaxing week off.


Give thanks, day 19- I am thankful for my sweet Lily Girl, she is such a sweet little cuddle bug who is always ready to play.

Give thanks, day 20- I am thankful for the plentiful options for food. We are never in short supply!

Give thanks, day 21- I am thankful for my husband who keeps me grounded, he is the most stable force in my life and he loves me through thick and then. I am so blessed to have him in my life, to love me and do life with.

Give thanks, day 22- here is the list that Drew and I came up with this morning: each other, our puppies, our house, our jobs, our hard work ethic, our car, Aggie football, our wonderful parents, our siblings, our family, our friends, and our church. I would say we are pretty blessed!

Give thanks, day 23- I am thankful for completely relaxing, lazy days with my hubby and family.



Give thank, day 24- Thankful for an amazing Aggie season. Way to show them that you can compete in the SEC boyss!

Give thanks, day 25- I am thankful for safe travels from a wonderful vacation. It's good to be back home!

Give thanks, day 26- I am thankful for my nice warm house.   Give thanks, day 27- I am thankful for a car that is safe and reliable to get me from point A to point B.
Give thanks, day 28- I am thankful for laughter...it always has the ability to ease stressful situations.

Give thanks, day 29- I am thankful for our Life Group, for the wonderful couples we've met, and the great friendships we've made.



Give thanks, day 30- I am thankful for this Christmas season and the birth of our Lord and Savior. He is the reason for the season. Without Him I would have nothing to be thankful for.
Also, I am thankful for girls night with my mom and sister.